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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 523.62 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 523.62 and 269.01 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 523.62 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/523.62 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 523.62 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 140,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,859.02/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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